Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running (wildgingerrunning)

Welcome to the Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel live broadcast and podcast, today we are talking to a personal trainer I admire very much indeed. She has recently completed the 103 mile Five Rivers Ultra and she never fails to inspire me every time I stalk her on instagram because her situation is often very much like mine - she’s an ultra running mum of one like me! She’s also one of my Patreons who supports the channel every month which is incredible, today we’re chatting to Melissa Mason!

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/sotDv1E-Us8

Follow Mel on instagram https://www.instagram.com/mamamelfitness16/

Strength train like Mel with Carla Molinaro's yoga and strength work outs here https://www.carlamolinaro.com/

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

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Fantastic to chat to Tom Evans today who is sharing his best advice for ultra running including training philosophies and tips for “normal” runners like you and me. We also have an exclusive competition to win a pair of the SunGod sunglasses he has helped design - the Ultras, worth £150 and emblazoned with Tom’s mantra “Endure + Compete”.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/PzE7aY9h9V8

Enter the competition to win Tom Evans’ exclusive SunGod Ultra sunglasses worth £150 -

http://win.sungod.co/wild-ginger-running

Competition ends 8 July 2023

This is an exclusive opportunity to win a pair of Tom Evans Signature Series SunGod Ultras™, which are brand-new and as-yet unreleased!

Featuring award-winning zero bounce frame design and market-leading 8KO frameless lens technology, these Limited Edition Tom Evans SunGod Ultras™ are designed to elevate performance on the trails.

Entirely unique, the splatter design on the frame is the embodiment of Tom's desire to stand out on the trails as he blazes ahead as one of the most legendary ultra runners in the world. But for Tom, this product isn't just about his own journey, which is why his Signature Series Ultras are rounded off with the simple mantra to which he owes his success: "Endure + Compete".

Designed with extensive input from Tom Evans himself, and inspired by his "Endure + Compete" mantra. Enter here http://win.sungod.co/wild-ginger-running

Find out more about Tom's trail running journey here: https://www.sungod.co/en-gb/explore/pro-team/tom-evans

Get my book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

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Delighted to chat to old adventure racing buddy Kim Collison about his 6th place in the Monte Rosa Sky Marathon, with training partner Josh Wade. Kim's other accolades include breaking the Lakeland 24 hour fell running record in 2020 - running 78 summits in 23 hours 45 minutes (which he actually helped Andy Berry to break last month!) and still holds the Men’s winter Bob Graham record. Kim is also a coach too, follow his progress and find out more here https://www.instagram.com/kimcollison/

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/_VtFTBDzRuQ

Find out more about CurraNZ

This podcast is supported by one of Kim's sponsors, CurraNZ, the New Zealand 100% blackcurrant supplement for trail and ultra runners which is packed full of anti-inflammatory anthocyanins. CurraNZ won a Best Recovery Product Award in 2020 & 2021 and it has been called the Nike Vapour Fly of running supplements. And if you don’t feel the recovery benefits you get your money back. What’s not to like? Find out more and buy CurraNZ here https://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Have you won anything in the June 2023 competition worth £408? And what is up for grabs in the July 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Podcast version here tbc or search "Wild Ginger Running Competition June" in your usual podcast provider. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/u4Uc8S0rCCY

Resources mentioned

Enter my exclusive comp now for the chance to win a pair of Tom Evans Signature Series SunGod Ultras™ sunglasses worth £150 here http://win.sungod.co/wild-ginger-running Ends 8 July.

Wild camp packing film https://youtu.be/t32eY_yF36Q

Wild camp film https://youtu.be/LIs4A4UdFBM

Tony's Camper Tribe film https://youtu.be/oolHc7dr0kE

Hannah Bazley's Pennine Bridleway blog https://slowandsteadyultra.blogspot.com/2023/06/ranger-ultras-pennine-bridleway-270.html?m=1&fbclid=IwAR1HG-LtySQRrkhJitVS0W9By-PONF1PHeFOZaDCvZlzr4KEcNFe3zJslTU

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Buy a buff at my shop here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/

Discounts!

15% off Chia Charge with code wildg15

Discount 20% off 80_Noir Ultra online here https://bit.ly/80NoirUltraWGR

Use code: 80NUWGR

CurraNZ blackcurrant extract to help reduce DOMS

https://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:

80 Noir_Ultra bundle £50

Ultimate Performance recovery bundle £82

Lakeland Trails race place ANYTIME! worth £52

Silva Strive Light Black 10 running pack £92

Dynafit Ultra 12 Vest £115

Mark Rainsey South East Trail Running book £17

Next month's competition worth £408

80 Noir_Ultra Adventure Pack £60

Bridgedale socks x 5 worth £50

Lakeland Trails race place worth up to £52

Ultimate Performance recovery bundle £82

Cleer ARC II Sport £200!

Steve Chilton audiobook worth £20

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons, sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £400’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Can you believe Lloyd Watkin Patreon Lloyd Watkins came around 170th in the Marathon des Sables 2023 on just 2 training runs a week! Ok so he also did a tonne of hiking with his dog and a heavy pack on, plus lots of heat training (find out what a heat suit is, and Lloyds top 3 tips in this broadcast!) but only 2 runs a week - that's so doable isn't it! He made the MdS sound super amazing too, I've never wanted to run it before, but if they offered me a media place now I'd say yes!

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/4kXLKPrzZf8

Thanks so much to Lloyd for this chat, sorry about the sound I'm not the techiest person so didn't know how to make it better. Hopefully it is still a useful chat as Lloyd gave tonnes of fantastic advice from his experience and made us all want to do MdS! It sounds hot and beautiful.

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

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Eat right on your next ultra - how to choose, prepare & organise your scran with coach Tim Pigott. This could make or break your race! Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/j33RSxcJ8_g

Supernatural Fuel 20% discount code WGR23

UK only, until 31 July.

Tim's Supernatural Fuel review https://youtu.be/RWFWsBRJLYE

Tim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas, Supernatural Fuel and possibly a few more that don’t begin with S, I’ll get him to update us in this chat!

Tim's ultra advice playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t

Also available as a podcast here tbc or search 'UTS debrief Wild Ginger Running' in your usual podcast provider.

More info and book coach Tim and his team here:

https://www.hp-3.co.uk

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

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Have you won anything in the July 2023 competition worth £464? And what is up for grabs in the Aug 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Podcast version here tbc or search "Wild Ginger Running Competition July" in your usual podcast provider.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/kKgRz3v5PEQ

Resources mentioned

Tony's Camper Tribe film https://youtu.be/oolHc7dr0kE

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Buy a buff at my shop here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/

Discounts!

15% off Chia Charge with code wildg15

Discount 20% off 80_Noir Ultra online here https://bit.ly/80NoirUltraWGR

Use code: 80NUWGR

CurraNZ blackcurrant extract to help reduce DOMS

https://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:

80 Noir_Ultra Adventure Pack £60

Bridgedale socks x 5 worth £50

Lakeland Trails race place worth up to £52

Ultimate Performance recovery bundle £82

Cleer ARC II Sport £200!

Steve Chilton audiobook worth £20

Next month's competition worth £443

Lakeland Trails race place worth up to £52

Ultimate Performance recovery bundle £82

Maurten Gel 160 x 2 boxes £65

Oladance Earbuds £130

Zoom nutrition goodie bag £120

Sidas socks goodie bag £76

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons, sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £400’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Hi everyone and welcome to the Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel live broadcast, today we are talking to the most excellent coach and physio Tim Pigott from HP3 coaching about how best to recover from an ultra, both in body and mind. What should you do immediately after the race? How many pints of beer is ok? Do massage and massage gadgets actually help speed up recovery? How long should you wait to run again? What if you have DNF-ed...?

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/qU3m2NCLlA0

Resources:

How to avoid & treat blisters - medic from Dragon's Back & Cape Wrath Ultra Nikki Sommers https://youtube.com/live/fs-Y3qMtGQU

Compex recovery tools - message Tim on Instagram direct for the best deals

https://www.instagram.com/timpigotthp3/

Tim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas, Supernatural Fuel and possibly a few more that don’t begin with S, I’ll get him to update us in this chat!

Tim's ultra advice playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t

More info and book coach Tim and his team here:

https://www.hp-3.co.uk

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Ever wondered how you could get better at navigation, or want to do a race where navigation is required? This unmissable talk from The Nav Guy Sean Bolland will equip you with the top 3 tips to improve plus loads more! Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/LhwegenFcqs

Sean has won the elite class at prestigious navigation event The OMM (Original Mountain Marathon) and delivers workshops for them via Mountain Run, find out more about Sean here https://www.facebook.com/TheNavGuy1/ and book one of his courses here https://mountainrun.co.uk/courses/online-omm-mountain-marathon-theory-session

More navigation tips and content from Wild Ginger Running:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0AnLsmDK_f3nBU6xU-yZSsQ

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Have you won anything in the Aug 2023 competition worth £463? And what is up for grabs in the Sept 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/Og0h8rVtzRY

Resources mentioned

Open-ear headphones review https://youtu.be/t-OsvbhQd2k

Tony's Camper Tribe film https://youtu.be/oolHc7dr0kE

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Buy a buff at my shop here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/

Discounts!

Discount 20% off 80_Noir Ultra online here https://bit.ly/80NoirUltraWGR

Use code: 80NUWGR

CurraNZ blackcurrant extract to help reduce DOMS

https://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:

Lakeland Trails race place worth up to £52

Maurten Gel 160 x 2 boxes £65

Oladance Earbuds £150

Zoom nutrition goodie bag £120

Sidas socks goodie bag £76

Next month's competition worth £307

Lakeland Trails race place worth up to £52

80 Noir_Ultra Dark Chocolate Mini bars worth £30

Light yourself up bundle from Ultimate Performance worth £50

Silva Carbon Running Poles £125

Biolite Headlamp 200 £50

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons, sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £300’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Kitsquad is all about breaking down the barriers to low income families accessing the outdoors - if we donate our old running and outdoor gear to them, they check, clean and reproof it and send it to low income individuals families so they can enjoy the outdoors. Since launching Kitsquad in Feb 2020 founder Fran Pearson and team have supported over 200 people and taken in thousands of outdoor items ready to send out to less fortunate folk. To our knowledge Kitsquad is the only organisation doing this, and not only is this venture very noble, but it’s environmentally fantastic to recycle the kit this way too.

Kitsquad rely solely on donations, both of gear, volunteer time and funds to cover the costs of cleaning and reproofing products, storing them and sending them out to those that need them. Please help if you can by visiting their website here https://kitsquad.co.uk/

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We talk to Tim Soar, the founder of SOAR running gear to find out what makes it so expensive. We’re thinking it’s a lot to do with sustainability and ethical working practices… let’s hear it from the man himself! See the shorts I'm banging on about on the original YouTube broadcast here https://youtube.com/live/PjtjdFZvVHg

Discount 15% off use code wildginger15

https://www.soarrunning.com/pages/sustainability

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Have you won anything in the Sept 2023 competition worth £307? And what is up for grabs in the Oct 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/_rpTxBjxOC0

Resources mentioned

Why is SOAR Running gear so expensive? https://youtube.com/live/PjtjdFZvVHg

Mick Siouville's Jersey Intertidal Challenge film https://youtu.be/L0zFKkIB1eQ?si=59CVQx4SfF0u3UjS

Lloyd Watkin Marathon des Sables interview https://youtube.com/live/4kXLKPrzZf8

Melissa Mason's 100 miler interview https://youtube.com/live/sotDv1E-Us8

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Buy a buff at my shop here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/

Discounts!

SOAR 15% off! Use code wildginger15 https://www.soarrunning.com/collections/trail-running

Discount 20% off 80_Noir Ultra online here https://bit.ly/80NoirUltraWGR

Use code: 80NUWGR

CurraNZ blackcurrant extract to help reduce DOMS

https://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:

Lakeland Trails race place worth up to £52

80 Noir_Ultra Dark Chocolate Mini bars worth £30

Light yourself up bundle from Ultimate Performance worth £50

Silva Carbon Running Poles £125

Biolite Headlamp 200 £50

Next month's competition worth £348

Lakeland Trails race place worth up to £52

80 Noir_Ultra Dark Chocolate Mini bars worth £30

Light yourself up bundle from Ultimate Performance worth £50

Voucher for SOAR running gear worth £150!

Biolite Charge Powerbank 20PD £50

Why We Run book by Danielle Ledbury £16

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons, sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £300’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Thanks so much to Damo and Basil for chatting to us about their training for Tor des Geants 2023, Damo with his 4th overall in 72hrs and Basil with his 135hr time, absolutely incredible both. Let’s find out their training secrets. Plus they’re going to share more about Basil's new almost-charity they have just set up called Into Ultra, helping people from disadvantaged backgrounds get into ultra running. Aren’t they just bally good chaps? Very wholesome. Can’t wait to hear more! Join us live or later here! Originally on YouTube here

Find out more https://intoultra.org.uk/home

Follow Damo https://www.instagram.com/ultra_damo/

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

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How to reflect on the highs and lows of your race year when planning your 2024 goals - we chat to coach and physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/opjeslOZtS0

Coming up next time with Tim:

How to execute the perfect winter base training

Five key things to learn from DNFs that will make you a better ultra runner

Resources:

How to avoid & treat blisters - medic from Dragon's Back & Cape Wrath Ultra Nikki Sommers https://youtube.com/live/fs-Y3qMtGQU

Compex recovery tools - message Tim on Instagram direct for the best deals

https://www.instagram.com/timpigotthp3/

Tim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas and Supernatural Fuel.

Tim's ultra advice playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t

More info and book coach Tim and his team here:

https://www.hp-3.co.uk

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning.

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Have you won anything in the Oct 2023 competition worth £348? And what is up for grabs in the Nov 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down.

Podcast version search "Wild Ginger Running Competition Sept" in your usual podcast provider or click here

Resources mentioned

Why is SOAR Running gear so expensive? https://youtube.com/live/PjtjdFZvVHg

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Buy a buff at my shop here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/

Discounts!

SOAR 15% off! Use code WILDGR15 https://www.soarrunning.com/collections/trail-running

Discount 20% off 80_Noir Ultra online here https://bit.ly/80NoirUltraWGR

Use code: 80NUWGR

CurraNZ blackcurrant extract to help reduce DOMS

https://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:

Lakeland Trails race place worth up to £52

80 Noir_Ultra Dark Chocolate Mini bars worth £30

Light yourself up bundle from Ultimate Performance worth £50

Voucher for SOAR running gear worth £150!

Biolite Charge Powerbank 20PD £50

Why We Run book by Danielle Ledbury £16 - poss next month

Next month's competition worth £431

Lakeland Trails race place worth up to £52

Light yourself up bundle from Ultimate Performance worth £50

Camelbak Zephyr £140

Moonlight Bright as Day 800 headtorch £145

Harvey Maps Ultramaps x 4 £44

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons, sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £300’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

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Have you ever wondered what you should be doing over the winter period to keep your body ticking over for next year’s ultras? Or maybe you even have a January ultra like the Arc of Attrition (hello! 50 miler for me!) or some version of the Spine race (you mad thing). Here’s what not to do and what to definitely do from our resident amazing coach & physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/zxfwJwTaXYo

Today’s training chat is sponsored by SOAR Running who make top quality, sustainably-manufactured trail gear that will last you a lifetime. Check out our 15% discount code WILDGR15.

PLUS Tim has made some Wild Ginger Running training plans around winter base training including drills and skills, take a look here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/WildGingerRunning

Podcast version available here, or search 'Tim winter base Wild Ginger Running' in your usual pod provider.

Coming up next time with Tim:

Stay motivated to run in winter

Five key things to learn from DNFs that will make you a better ultra runner

Tim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas and Supernatural Fuel.

Tim's ultra advice playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t

More info and book coach Tim and his team here:

https://www.hp-3.co.uk

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

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Delighted to chat to athlete Kristian Morgan about his incredible Appalachian Trail southbound, supported record of 45 days, 4 hours and 27 minutes, finishing on 16 Sept 2023. Kristian has shaved over 18 hours off the previous record held by the legendary Karl ‘Speedgoat’ Metlzer in 2016. Kristian is also a coach so we have a few questions for him about long distance and multi-day running from how to deal with foot pain to the essential gear to carry. We also want to know why he was frequently filmed stopping to do a dance on the trail, how did he get time? And....what's next in 2024?

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/TVq3gVwFUIM

See Kristian's Donald Duck trail dance here https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwlEWlivN0Z/

Kristian's coaching https://www.kristianultra.com/

Vote him for FKT of the year here https://forms.gle/wZA3ZfiEyrg56Utd6

Support Kristian's 2024 Northbound overall record here https://www.gofundme.com/f/AT-24

This broadcast is sponsored by CurraNZ, the New Zealand 100% blackcurrant supplement for trail and ultra runners which is packed full of anti-inflammatory anti-oxidants, used by Kristian and me, NZ athlete Ruth Croft who won Western States 2022, plus UK fell and ultra runner Kim Collison, interviewed here https://youtube.com/live/_VtFTBDzRuQ

CurraNZ won a Best Recovery Product Award in 2020 & 2021 and it has been called the Nike Vapour Fly of running supplements. And if you don’t feel the recovery benefits you get your money back. What’s not to like? Find out more and buy CurraNZ here https://curranz.com/

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

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Have you won anything in the Nov 2023 competition worth £431? And what is up for grabs in the Dec 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/QtiAP4bVcbQ

Resources mentioned

Silva Trail Runner Free Hybrid review https://youtu.be/TFotaSpaKFg

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Buy a buff at my shop here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/

Discounts!

Discount 20% off 80_Noir Ultra online here https://bit.ly/80NoirUltraWGR

Use code: 80NUWGR

CurraNZ blackcurrant extract to help reduce DOMS

https://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:

Lakeland Trails race place worth up to £52

Light yourself up bundle from Ultimate Performance worth £50

Camelbak Zephyr £140

Moonlight Bright as Day 800 headtorch £145

Harvey Maps Ultramaps x 4 £44

Next month's competition worth £458

Lakeland Trails £52

Beer from Alex Messenger £80

Questars pairs entry alongside release of video £120

Light yourself up bundle from Ultimate Performance worth £50

Silva Trail Runner Free Hybrid 2 £90

Danielle Ledbury book (chat midday 14 Dec) £16

80Noir hot chocolate £50

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons, sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £300’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.

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We’re back with utterly, ultraly brilliant coach Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching to talk about how to stay motivated for ultra training during the winter, whether that’s for an early race (like from Jan to March) or just keeping things ticking over until Spring. We also cover what to do when you inevitably get one of those winter colds, covid or worse - the flu. When should you push on through and when should you just give yourself a break? Tim will reveal all in this chat!

Today’s training chat is sponsored by SOAR Running who make top quality, sustainably-manufactured trail gear that will last you a lifetime. See more with our chat to founder Tim Soar https://youtube.com/live/PjtjdFZvVHg There will be prizes for Patreons in Jan, Feb and March so sign up now to be in with a chance to win! https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

PLUS Tim has made some Wild Ginger Running training plans including drills and skills, take a look here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/WildGingerRunning

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/2el9vGKdEN0

Coming up next time with Tim:

Last minute ultra race prep - the week before your race

Tim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas and Supernatural Fuel.

Tim's ultra advice playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t

More info and book coach Tim and his team here:

https://www.hp-3.co.uk

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Wonderful to chat today to Danielle the author of Why We Run, tales of fell and trail running in the Lake District. It's a beautiful book with so many inspiring stories in from elite athletes to everyday enjoyers of our fave sport - running in the mountains! Orignally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/3YDQVpT2mpA

We also have a copy of Why We Run in the December competition so if you want to be in with a chance to win this book and a host of other great prizes then make sure you support me on Patreon before the end of the month. https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Find out more here https://www.instagram.com/whywe_run/

Buy Why We Run here https://www.inspiredbylakeland.co.uk/products/why-we-run

Can you support the podcast?

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

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NEW SERIES FOR 2024! Sneak preview first episode. I’m going to be honest here - I’ve reached a stage where I am (in a nice way) non-plussed about elite athletes winning races and setting records. I used to be in awe of these lofty achievements, but I have a lot more in common with and even more awe for the people in the middle of the pack, the back of the pack, and the person who comes LAST OF ALL. So this new series celebrates the ‘normal’ ultra runners who come last in some of the UK’s most famous races and are quite rightly, very proud of their amazing achievement. Just like us, these unsung heroes have busy stressful lives filled with jobs, kids/pets/relatives, mental and/or physical health issues and injuries. Their training and racing has great highs and terrible lows, but they keep on running/jogging/walking/crawling to that finish line. What did it take? What was their training like? How did the race pan out? How did they beat those cut offs against all odds? And what hard-won golden nuggets of advice can they give to us ‘normal’ ultra runners about this race, ultra running and life in general.

This episode we speak to the fantastic Lizzie Hughes about her last place on the infamous Arc of Attrition 50 2023, which I am signed up for 27 Jan 2024. I may be the next last place person the way my training has been going! ;) So I need all the help from Lizzie that I can get, and maybe you do too for your next ultra whichever if might be.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/RIAYz83CXsY

This live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition and I’ll be sharing a little taste test with you at the start of the show. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

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Join this channel to get access to perks:

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Happy New Year! Have you won anything in the Dec 2023 competition worth £458? And what is up for grabs in the Jan 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/L-DqdR70muA

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I’ll be using Naak on my Arc of Attrition 50 this January. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

Resources mentioned

Silva Trail Runner Free Hybrid review https://youtu.be/TFotaSpaKFg

Questars first adventure race top tips https://youtu.be/aw-joTghbzU

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Buy a buff at my shop here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/

Discounts!

Discount 20% off 80_Noir Ultra online here https://bit.ly/80NoirUltraWGR

Use code: 80NUWGR

CurraNZ blackcurrant extract to help reduce DOMS

https://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:

Lakeland Trails £52

Beer from Alex Messenger £80

Questars pairs entry alongside release of video £120

Light yourself up bundle from Ultimate Performance worth £50

Silva Trail Runner Free Hybrid 2 £90

Danielle Ledbury book (chat midday 14 Dec) £16

80Noir hot chocolate £50

Next month's competition worth £457

SOAR Tights £155

Lakeland Trails £52

Light yourself up bundle from Ultimate Performance £50

80Noir hot chocolate £50

Petzl Swift RL £115 (do their Lunar Round Challenge! https://thelunarround.com/)

Allie Bailey book, There is no wall £15

Naak bundle - live-only draw! You must be watching live! £25

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons, sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £300’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

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Delighted to chat to the incredible Graeme Brouder who was the last Brit to cross the line in the 2023 Spine Race, 268 miles along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm, which takes place in the depths of winter every January. What makes Graeme tick? What training did he do and how did he stay mentally strong enough never to give up? Let’s find out in this live chat! Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/LqSEmS_tO-U

This live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition and I’ll be sharing a little taste test with you at the start of the show. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

Why create last & proud of it?

I’ve reached a stage where I am (in a nice way) non-plussed about elite athletes winning races and setting records. I used to be in awe of these lofty achievements, but I have a lot more in common with and even more awe for the people in the middle of the pack, the back of the pack, and the person who comes LAST OF ALL. So this new series for 2024 celebrates the ‘normal’ ultra runners who come last in some of the UK’s most famous races and are quite rightly, very proud of their amazing achievement. Just like us, these unsung heroes have busy stressful lives filled with jobs, kids/pets/relatives, mental and/or physical health issues and injuries. Their training and racing has great highs and terrible lows, but they keep on running/jogging/walking/crawling to that finish line. What did it take? What was their training like? How did the race pan out? How did they beat those cut offs against all odds? And what hard-won golden nuggets of advice can they give to us ‘normal’ ultra runners about this race in particular, ultra running and life in general. I hope you like this series and feel inspired by it, just like I do.

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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I'm going to do a deep dive into the mandatory kit packing for The Arc 50 tomorrow 4pm, sharing all the tips from the comments on YouTube. Do you have any trail or ultra running race gear questions for me?

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/qPnHvvjKofE

This live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition and I’ll be sharing a little taste test with you at the start of the show. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

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Today we’re covering the 5 most common mistakes not to make the week before your ultra with incredible, unassailable coach and physio, Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching because I have the Arc of Attrition 50 miler on Saturday and I'm about to do it in a fairly new pair of my fave ultra running shoes, without great prior training and feeling a cold from my toddler coming on - should you run at all the week beforehand? So Tim's going to explain what not to do just before your next ultra, and a few last minute things that will help you out and make you feel more confident. Thanks coach Tim!

This live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition which I'll be using on the Arc50. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/

Tim has made some Wild Ginger Running training plans including drills and skills, take a look here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/WildGingerRunning

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/hX0L_06S9mM

Coming up next time with Tim:

How to go from a 50 mile/80km race to a 65 mile/100km race: is the training really that much different? I have Race to the King as my next biggie 15 June 2024 so let's see how we should be training for that one.

Tim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas, Supernatural Fuel and Precision Fuel & Hydration

Tim's ultra advice playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t

More info and book coach Tim and his team here:

https://www.hp-3.co.uk

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Have you won anything in the Jan 2024 competition worth £447? And what is up for grabs in the Feb 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. NEW for 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 or a couple of running books worth around the same total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/7vDGZVD_AMs

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used Naak on my Arc of Attrition 50 this January and it was very tasty. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

Resources mentioned

Arc 50 packing film https://youtu.be/TNkQ42kgUpE

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Buy a buff at my shop here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/

Discounts!

Discount 20% off 80_Noir Ultra online here https://bit.ly/80NoirUltraWGR

Use code: 80NUWGR

NAAK Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:

SOAR Tights £155

Lakeland Trails £52

Light yourself up bundle from Ultimate Performance £50

80Noir hot chocolate £50

Petzl Swift RL £115 (do their Lunar Round Challenge! https://thelunarround.com/)

Naak bundle - live-only draw! You must be watching live! £25

Next month's competition worth £362

SOAR Windbreaker £170

Lakeland Trails £52

Light yourself up bundle from UP worth £50

80Noir hot chocolate £50

Live only draw 2 people, 2 books of your choice from my pile!

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons (paid ones not the free version), sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £300’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Today I’m super interested to be chatting to two of my Patreons Sean O’Keefe and Christian Poulton about how they nailed the Arc of Attrition 50 first time this Jan 2024. I got timed out about 12 miles from the end reaching the Godevry checkpoint 15mins after the 8pm cut off, so I’ll be comparing notes to see what I need to do differently next time if I give it another shot in 2025 and we'll be compiling a top 10 tips between us all to help you out. Good luck!

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/Nm2c9OHPm1Q

This live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition which I'll be using on the Arc50. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Don’t be despondent about your DNF! I just DNF-ed the Arc 50 this Jan so Coach Tim is going to share with us his top 5 great things that you can learn from your latest ultra trail race DNF. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/EtZgFrkbTAg

Arc 50 DNF race film https://youtu.be/G3z0-NU6a4w

Photo: Steve Ashworth

This live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition which I used on the Arc50. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/

Tim has made some Wild Ginger Running training plans including drills and skills, take a look here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/WildGingerRunning

Coming up next time with Tim:

How to go from a 50 mile/80km race to a 65 mile/100km race: is the training really that much different? I have Race to the King as my next biggie 15 June 2024 so let's see how we should be training for that one.

Tim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas, Supernatural Fuel and Precision Fuel & Hydration

Tim's ultra advice playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t

More info and book coach Tim and his team here:

https://www.hp-3.co.uk

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning.

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In this live broadcast I’ll be showing you the differences between the new Altra Timp 5 and the older version the Timp 4. I’ll be reviewing the new Harrier Lomond insulated jacket, and I’ll also be sharing the details of a super weird scam product that wouldn’t look out of place as an April Fool’s! PLUS I answer paid Patreon’s gear questions live from our Patreon website and exclusive Patreon Facebook group.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/W-xbWngl2ag

This live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition which I used on the Arc50. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/

RESOURCES:

What do do with your old running gear - Fran from Kitsquad has the answer! https://youtube.com/live/Tt4lx__nHJc

https://kitsquad.co.uk/contact-us/

Kit repair services

https://www.scottishmountaingear.com/repair-service

https://www.snowdoniagearrepair.co.uk/

https://www.homemadeadventures.co.uk/blogs/worn-out/outdoor-gear-repair-stations

The 6 best superlight trail running waterproof jackets (OMM, Inov8, Salomon, Montane, UD, Ronhill) https://youtu.be/YGwn28U8RVg

Best WATERPROOF JACKET for running 2020 (Inov8, Salomon, Montane, OMM, UD, Rab, Kalenji) £55-£190 https://youtu.be/rthsYRZ0nqQ

Best way to clean smelly running clothing and shoes (quick, easy & makes them last longer!) https://youtu.be/GXau7Pe8CIs

Best way to reproof your waterproof running jacket & trousers (machine wash or by hand) https://youtu.be/_uS9i0KifH8

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Have you won anything in the Feb 2024 competition worth £362? And what goodies are up for grabs in the March 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. NEW for 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 or a couple of running books worth around the same total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!

Original version live on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/lbUPpg7Qt6o

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used Naak on my Arc of Attrition 50 this January and it was very tasty. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

Resources:

Arc 50 film: how NOT to do it lol! https://youtu.be/G3z0-NU6a4w

Arc 50 packing film https://youtu.be/TNkQ42kgUpE

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Buy a buff at my shop here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/

Discounts!

Discount 20% off 80_Noir Ultra online here https://bit.ly/80NoirUltraWGR

Use code: 80NUWGR

NAAK Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:

SOAR Windbreaker £170

Lakeland Trails £52

Light yourself up bundle from UP worth £50

80Noir hot chocolate £50

Live only draw 2 people, 2 books of your choice from my pile!

Next month's competition worth £363

Lakeland Trails £52

Sidas socks & insoles bundle £115

Beet It! Performance & Recovery pack £75

Light yourself up bundle from UP worth £50

Year’s subscription to Zombies! Run! $90 / £71

Naak products - live people only draw! £25 (every other month 2024)

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons (paid ones not the free version), sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £300’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

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We chat to nutrition expert Grégoire Guyot from Näak sports nutrition about how to fuel optimally for an ultra using their bars, waffles, purees, energy drinks and protein recovery powders. Over the next couple of months they will be bringing some new products to the UK market, including bars using sustainable cricket protein, can't wait to try these! Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/LnLzspw6j5Q

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used Naak on my Arc of Attrition 50 this January and it was very tasty. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

Naak race nutrition app - find out what you need to fuel your race

https://uk.naak.com/pages/race-quiz

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Today we chat to the amazing last placed runner of the 3-day, 135 mile Ring of Fire 2023, Terry McCormick. Terry suffered from a bad stomach on the first day, then a horrendous blister on the second day (turn away during the photos if you're squeamish!), and continued on with the third day! He's an absolute machine. Enjoy all his tips in this episode of Last Place & Proud of it where we celebrate the achievements of those at the back of the pack on Britain's most famous and brutal trail and ultra races.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/b7l9Z-T7J8g

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used Naak on my Arc of Attrition 50 this January and it was very tasty. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

Naak race nutrition app - find out what you need to fuel your race

https://uk.naak.com/pages/race-quiz

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Upping the distance, gradually - the jump from 50 mile ultras straight to 100 miles sounds a bit much so I’ve booked the Race to the King 100k (65 mile) ultra in June 2024. Does the training differ at all? What should I be doing? And as usual for this exhausted mum, what’s the minimum I can get away with? Coach and Physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching is here again to share his advice, ahead of his Chianti Ultra Trail this weekend - good luck Tim!

How to go from 50 mile ultras to 100km (65 mile) ultras with coach Tim Pigott was originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/7HxwV9Onefo

This live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition which I used on the Arc50. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/

Tim has made some Wild Ginger Running training plans including drills and skills, take a look here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/WildGingerRunning

In 2000 a car on the wrong side of the road, overtaking on a blind summit, crashed into coach Tim's car leaving him in a coma for two weeks and life-threatening injuries that took him years of surgeries and rehab to recover from. He is now mostly held together by metal. Find out more about the accident and his road to recovery here https://www.youtube.com/live/dRzi1AvUNOA

Coming up next time with Tim:

I feel tired and exhausted a lot of the time - maybe the next episode could be about that! Is it over training, under fuelling? Or just a byproduct of having an energy-absorbing toddler and full-time job?

Tim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas, Supernatural Fuel and Precision Fuel & Hydration

Tim's ultra advice playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t

More info and book coach Tim and his team here:

https://www.hp-3.co.uk

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Last Place & Proud of it: Lakes Traverse 100k - this chat with the super inspirational Caroline Johnson really made me fall in love with ultra running again! She describes a super friendly, supportive race through stunning Lake District scenery with generous cut offs (just the way I like it!) which has really reminded me how much I miss that place! Off camera at the end Caroline said she would also like to do the Northern Traverse (the whole 190 mile coast to coast route at the same time as the Lakes Traverse event) so we will watch her progress!

First on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/6evLFbn_eA4

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used Naak on my Arc of Attrition 50 this January and it was very tasty, and I'm looking forward to using it on my Coventry Way 40 miler this April. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

Naak race nutrition app - find out what you need to fuel your race

https://uk.naak.com/pages/race-quiz

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning.

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Have you won anything in the March 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £363? And what goodies are up for grabs in the April 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. NEW for 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books worth around the same total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!

First broadcast on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/1bOeEXvh5cM

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Näak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I am surprised I have any of their delicious chocolate and peanut bars left, they are so moreish even when not on the run! Looking forward to eating more Näak bars on my next ultra, the 40 mile Coventry Way that I last completed aged 16 walking with my dad! Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

Resources:

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Buy a buff at my shop here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/

Discounts!

Näak Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:

Lakeland Trails £52

Sidas socks & insoles bundle £115

Beet It! Performance & Recovery pack £75

Light yourself up bundle from UP worth £50

Year’s subscription to Zombies! Run! $90 / £71

Näak sports nutrition bundle - live people only draw! £25 (every other month 2024)

Next month's competition worth £450

Lakeland Trails £52

Sungod sunnies £150

Entry to OMM for two worth £188

80 Noir Ultra bundle worth £30

Two running books from my bookshelf £30

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons (paid ones not the free version), sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £300’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Best peri-menopause advice for trail & ultra runners from award-winning author, speaker, blogger & coach Dr. Juliet McGrattan. We cover everything from symptoms like brain fog and anxiety to weight gain, muscle loss and osteoporosis, and why running (and strength training) is so good in combatting some of the negative changes during peri-menopause. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/7gLjjYurS_E

Find out more about Juliet's resources and courses on her blog https://drjulietmcgrattan.com/

Juliet also recommends the Menopause Matters website https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/

Juliet’s books

Sorted: The Active Woman's Guide to Health https://amzn.to/3PWWHJN

Run Well: Essential health questions and answers for runners https://amzn.to/4aOMDKN

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used the chocolate and peanut bar and salted caramel waffle on my Coventry way 40 on Sunday, both delicious. If you want to try them use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at uk.naak.com

Naak race nutrition app - find out what you need to fuel your race

https://uk.naak.com/pages/race-quiz

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning.

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Steve Chilton's latest amazing book - The Three Peaks Race: the history & characters of the marathon with mountains. We chat to Steve about his incredible account of this iconic Yorkshire fell race. https://www.threepeaksrace.org/ Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/yrNidbk2rk4

More books from Steve Chilton:

https://amzn.to/3xROBfp

https://www.gnbooks.co.uk/product/the-three-peaks-race/

And do ask your independent bookstore to order them for you if they don't already stock Steve's books.

Steve's blog site:

https://itsahill.wordpress.com/about/

More interviews with Steve on this channel:

https://youtube.com/live/WVbuEUURETE

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used the chocolate and peanut bar and salted caramel waffle on my Coventry way 40 on Sunday, both delicious. If you want to try them use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at uk.naak.com

Naak race nutrition app - find out what you need to fuel your race

https://uk.naak.com/pages/race-quiz

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you won anything in the April 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £450? And what goodies are up for grabs in the May 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. NEW for 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books worth around the same total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/JPxB0V5XHj8

Watch my Three Peaks Race route recce / guide here https://youtu.be/zWdkmM0TLTY

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Näak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I am surprised I have any of their delicious chocolate and peanut bars left, they are so moreish even when not on the run! Looking forward to eating more Näak bars on my next ultra, the 40 mile Coventry Way that I last completed aged 16 walking with my dad! Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

Resources:

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Buy a buff at my shop here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/

Discounts!

Näak Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:

Lakeland Trails £52

Sungod sunnies £150

Entry to OMM for two worth £188

80 Noir Ultra bundle worth £30

Two running books from my bookshelf £30

Next month's competition worth £380

Lakeland Trails £52

Camelbak Quick Stow Flask 500ml £52

Adidas Xperior Windweave Windproof £150

Armitt Running Int’ Fells exhibition pair of tickets £15

Steve Chilton The Three Peaks Race book £16

80 Noir Ultra Chocolate £30

Two more books £40 in the live draw!

Plus Naak sports nutrition bundle £25 - only in the live draw!

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons (paid ones not the free version...obvs!), sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £300’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning.

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Interview - authors of Smart Running, a book by Jen & Sim Benson, a fabulous book with a unique 'build your own training plan' feature, plenty of strength moves, nutrition info, gear and kit care advice. We find out what they actually mean by smart running, and get some handy tips and advice for trail and ultra running.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/ZFEMrU3vmv8

Smart Running: The ultimate guide to becoming a fitter, stronger, more confident runner

https://amzn.to/3y217c8

https://jenandsimbenson.co.uk/books/

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used the chocolate and peanut bar and salted caramel waffle on my Coventry Way 40 miler last month, both delicious. If you want to try them use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at uk.naak.com

Naak race nutrition app - find out what you need to fuel your race

https://uk.naak.com/pages/race-quiz

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning.

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We are chatting to Nick Kershaw from the Impact Marathon Series at 11am, hope you can make it! The Impact Marathons are all over the world (like Nepal etc) and not only do you get to run a great trail race, but you also stay with a local family and contribute to community projects to help the people that live there, like sustainable agriculture, a new water pump/well and better schooling.

https://www.impactmarathon.com/race-calendar

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/xYnrZPJHK5w

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used the chocolate and peanut bar and salted caramel waffle on my Coventry way 40 on Sunday, both delicious. If you want to try them use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at uk.naak.com

Naak race nutrition app - find out what you need to fuel your race

https://uk.naak.com/pages/race-quiz

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning.

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Have you won anything in the May 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £450? And what goodies are up for grabs in the June 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. NEW for 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books worth around the same total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/UUYo5ix_AQA

Watch my Three Peaks Race route recce / guide here https://youtu.be/zWdkmM0TLTY

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Näak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I am surprised I have any of their delicious chocolate and peanut bars left, they are so moreish even when not on the run! I ate more Näak bars on my next ultra, the 40 mile Coventry Way that I last completed aged 16 walking with my dad! Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

Resources:

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Buy a buff at my shop here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/

Discounts!

Näak Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:

Lakeland Trails race place £52

Camelbak Quick Stow Flask 500ml £52

Adidas Xperior Windweave Windproof £150

Armitt Running Int’ Fells exhibition pair of tickets £15

Steve Chilton The Three Peaks Race book £16

80 Noir Ultra Chocolate £30

Two more books £40 in the live draw!

Plus Naak sports nutrition bundle £25 - only in the live draw!

Next month's competition worth £367

Lakeland Trails race place £52

Super Sparrow Tritan Sports water bottle 1.5L & Flask £50

Columbia Summit Valley Technical Hoodie £65

NNormal Tomir 2.0 £150

Chocolate and books prize live £50

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons (paid ones not the free version...obvs!), sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £300’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Hi everyone and welcome to the Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel live broadcast and podcast, today are covering how to manage having an injury as a runner, with the twinkle-toed, resistance band whisperer, coach and physio, Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching!

So, injury - this can be anything - I’ve got bronchitis at the moment (apologies for all the coughing), Patreon Sally Gilson had a fall and was rescued by Mountain Rescue, Patreon Tadeuz has an irregular heartbeat problem, Patreon Hannah Bazley has a calf injury, and channel supporter Deborah has had 3 injuries in the last year so she has a lot of questions for Tim that I think we all could benefit from, so we run through them and more in this broadcast.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/OYfX42lGjkw

My exercises and workouts playlist

This live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition which I used on the Arc50, Coventry Way 40 and Keswick Mountain Festival 25k. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/

Tim has made some Wild Ginger Running training plans including drills and skills, take a look here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/WildGingerRunning

In 2000 a car on the wrong side of the road, overtaking on a blind summit, crashed into coach Tim's car leaving him in a coma for two weeks and life-threatening injuries that took him years of surgeries and rehab to recover from. He is now mostly held together by metal. Find out more about the accident and his road to recovery here https://www.youtube.com/live/dRzi1AvUNOA

Tim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas, Supernatural Fuel and Precision Fuel & Hydration

Tim's ultra advice playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t

More info and book coach Tim and his team here:

https://www.hp-3.co.uk

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning.

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We chat to Naak-sponsored athlete Imo Boddy, who last month broke the UK 3 Peaks record summiting Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 6 days 5 hours 43 mins, RUNNING between each mountain. Oh, and did we mention she is only 24 years old and also holds the women’s record for John O’Groats to Lands End (Jogle) from two years ago? Absolute legend, we can’t wait to find out more!

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/iniQsHXezl4

Thanks to Naak sports nutrition for sponsoring the live broadcast and podcast, I’m looking forward to testing out their energy gels when I get over this bronchitis and can run again! Wana try some? Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at uk.naak.com

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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What's it like to be a trail & ultra race director? Due North Events founder Mel Steventon shares her story, how she went from founding the company in 2017, taking it through the covid lockdown and working hard to increase female entrants and encouraging a more ethnically diverse participation. Mel is surely one of today’s trail running race trailblazers, let’s hear how she and her team make it happen.

Sign up to Mel's events here! https://duenorthevents.com

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/fr0ziPJvzD0

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used Naak on my Arc of Attrition 50 this January and the Coventry Way 40 miler this April. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

Naak race nutrition app - find out what you need to fuel your race

https://uk.naak.com/pages/race-quiz

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Hi everyone and welcome to the Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel live broadcast and podcast, today we are talking to Stephen Fry from Bingley Harriers (not QI) who amongst various amazing running adventures like the Bob Graham Round, UTMB has completed Lands End to John Groats, LEJOG.

Follow Stephen here, and contact him to buy his book:

https://x.com/stephenfryruns

Originally on YouTube here

Thanks to Naak sports nutrition for sponsoring the live broadcast and podcast, I’m looking forward to testing out their energy gels when I get over this bronchitis and can run again! Wana try some? Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at uk.naak.com

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

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Hi everyone and welcome to the Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel live broadcast and podcast, today are covering how to recover right from trail and ultra running, with the lovely, loquacious Lavardeo-loving coach and physio, Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching!

Originally broadcast on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/hbXqijFuR18

This live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition which I used on the Arc50, Coventry Way 40 and Keswick Mountain Festival 25k. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/

Tim has made some Wild Ginger Running training plans including drills and skills, take a look here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/WildGingerRunning

In 2000 a car on the wrong side of the road, overtaking on a blind summit, crashed into coach Tim's car leaving him in a coma for two weeks and life-threatening injuries that took him years of surgeries and rehab to recover from. He is now mostly held together by metal. Find out more about the accident and his road to recovery here https://www.youtube.com/live/dRzi1AvUNOA

Tim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas, Supernatural Fuel and Precision Fuel & Hydration

Tim's ultra advice playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t

More info and book coach Tim and his team here:

https://www.hp-3.co.uk

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Have you won anything in the June 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £367? And what goodies are up for grabs in the July 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. NEW for 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books and 80 Noir Ultra chocolate worth £50 total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/Kvr8G6yaDVc

Want to send me a message? Instagram me here! https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, I’ve just ordered some more of their bars and waffles but the energy gels are sold out! Gutted I can’t try them yet as they look great with chocolate and syrupy flavours, I’ll let you know when they’re back on again so you can try them, but in the meantime if you want to try it out use my code WILDGINGERRUNNING at uk.naak.com for a 15% discount!

Resources:

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

Like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Buy a buff at my shop here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/

Discounts!

Näak Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:

Lakeland Trails race place £52

Super Sparrow Tritan Sports water bottle 1.5L & Flask £50

Columbia Summit Valley Technical Hoodie £65

NNormal Tomir 2.0 £150

Chocolate and books prize live £50

Next month's competition worth £397

Lakeland Trails race place £52

Super Sparrow Tritan Sports water bottle 1.5L & Flask £50

Columbia Summit Valley Technical Hoodie £65

NNormal Tomir 2.0 £150

Chocolate and books prize live £50

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons (paid ones not the free version...obvs!), sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £300’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

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Last Place & Proud of it: Lakeland 100 - advice and inspiration from 'normal' runner Katie Alexander.

Our new series for 2024, Last place & proud of it, celebrates the runners who have come last on some of the UK's most famous and most brutal ultras.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/PLenHfegq80

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used Naak on my Arc of Attrition 50 this January and Coventry Way 40 miler this April and it was deliciously tasty. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

Naak race nutrition app - find out what you need to fuel your race

https://uk.naak.com/pages/race-quiz

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

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Thanks so much to Sally Gilson for today’s episode. Four months ago, ultra runner and Wild Ginger Running Patreon Sally badly broke her ankle while on a hike in the Lake District to celebrate her 50th birthday. The damage was so bad she had to be stretchered off the hill by Keswick Mountain Rescue. They had to put her foot agonisingly back in place on the hill quickly or she risked losing it altogether.

After surgery, two pins and a metal plate, Sally’s bone is gradually fusing back together but she is navigating a life without running for a good while. She was aiming for a 100 miler this summer but crewed for her buddy instead. We caught up with Sally to find out more about her accident, her subsequent recovery and how she’s coping with being a runner who can’t run for possibly a whole year.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/qFitZ_n3lOw

Donate to Keswick Mountain Rescue here https://www.justgiving.com/keswickmrt

Donate to Mountain Rescue England & Wales https://www.mountain.rescue.org.uk/donate/

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used Naak on my Arc of Attrition 50 this January and my Coventry Way 40 miler this April - it was very tasty. I've just started using their new gels which I recommend also. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

Naak race nutrition app - find out what you need to fuel your race

https://uk.naak.com/pages/race-quiz

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Have you won anything in the July 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £397? And what goodies are up for grabs in the August 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. NEW for 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books and 80 Noir Ultra chocolate worth £50 total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/8StkUPAtMT8

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, I’ve tried their energy gels now and I really rate them - and that's coming from someone who usually can't stand gels! Try them out with my code WILDGINGERRUNNING at uk.naak.com for a 15% discount!

Discounts!

Näak Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:

Lakeland Trails race place £52

Kitbrix Hero £100

CamelBak Apex Pro 12L with 2 x 500ml Quick Stow™ Flasks £175

Naak £25 voucher

3 books from Stephen Fry don’t settle for gold £45

Live prize of chocolate and 2 books! £50

Next month's competition worth £413

Lakeland Trails £52

Harrier Kinder 10L & two 500ml soft bottles £96

Nitecore UT27 800 £65

Stolt Commuter Backpack £150

Live prize of chocolate and 2 books! £50

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons (paid ones not the free version...obvs!), sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £300’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

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Yikes everybody, so I've somehow managed to book an actual TV celeb for today's live chat at 2pm - it's Patrick Grant, award-winning designer and one of the judges from The Great British Sewing Bee! He has a sustainable, plastic-free clothing company called Community Clothing, all made at a factory in Blackburn with local workers, models and photographers. They have a small range of sportswear ideal for summer running - namely t-shirts, vests, shorts and hoodies. They aren't highly technical garments like SOAR, but they are much lower in price! Like £35 for a t-shirt, normal prices. So this is going to be a super interesting chat.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/Whw9HC-FoXo

Patrick's book Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier https://amzn.to/46ASDG2

Community Clothing website (apparently the sports socks are fab! Only £6/7!)

https://communityclothing.co.uk/collections/womens-sportswear

Patrick's very interesting Tedx Talk at Exeter about the history of the textile industry in the UK and globally - Why we should all feel uncomfortable in our clothes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_p52WrspEE

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used Naak on my Arc of Attrition 50 this January and my Coventry Way 40 miler this April - it was very tasty. I've just started using their new gels which I recommend also. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

Naak race nutrition app - find out what you need to fuel your race

https://uk.naak.com/pages/race-quiz

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Tim August chat - Patreon Questions! Teena - training to run 215 miles in 100 hours on the GB Ultras Race Across Scotland, plus training for hills in flat places from Pieter and osteoporosis and running from Arleen.

Pre-order my second book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook, here! https://linktr.ee/ultimateultrarunninghandbook

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/fhMlIlEm8rE

Training for a hilly race in a flat place? - Tim says, “Simply add this easy move into your runs.” Demo here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-tNbjZtlrJ/?igsh=MWRwNzAwdTQwYjE0Yg==

Tim's insole test:

https://youtu.be/yU_d15mbUaM

My sidas socks review:

https://youtu.be/JgqMb_ITKJU

My trail & ultra running nutrition playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0A9FttMd01qgbylfEbZm8Lo

Fixing your feet book:

https://amzn.to/4cJRzBv

This live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition which I used on the Arc50, Coventry Way 40 and Keswick Mountain Festival 25k. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/

Tim has made some Wild Ginger Running training plans including drills and skills, take a look here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/WildGingerRunning

In 2000 a car on the wrong side of the road, overtaking on a blind summit, crashed into coach Tim's car leaving him in a coma for two weeks and life-threatening injuries that took him years of surgeries and rehab to recover from. He is now mostly held together by metal. Find out more about the accident and his road to recovery here https://www.youtube.com/live/dRzi1AvUNOA

Tim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas, Supernatural Fuel and Precision Fuel & Hydration

Tim's ultra advice playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t

More info and book coach Tim and his team here:

https://www.hp-3.co.uk

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Delighted to chat to co-founder of Girls on Hills Keri Wallace about her new book, Running Challenges: 100 of the best runs in England, Scotland & Wales. Which is her personal favourite in all three of those countries? Has she run every single one of these routes? How long did it take her to write the book? These questions and more will be answered in today’s chat!

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/P6ql9vHSArs

GET KERI'S BOOK HERE

Running Challenges: 100 of the best runs in England, Scotland & Wales by Keri Wallace

https://amzn.to/3YPtiq3

Book with Girls on Hills https://www.girlsonhills.com/

The Silva Swift Half challenge

A pint-sized challenge to climb half the Munros in Glencoe in half a day, finishing with a swift half at the Clachaig Inn!

Distance 22km approx.

Ascent 2450m approx.

Purchase a Swift Half map to help support the Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team’s 2024 Crowdfunder, raising funds for an extension to their base in Glencoe village (£6 per HARVEY map incl postage).

https://www.girlsonhills.com/swift-half

Thank you to Naak sports nutrition for sponsoring this broadcast and podcast, you’ll definitely need some of their gels, bars, waffles and drink powders for Keri’s running challenges, so use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at uk.naak.com.

Book #1 The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Book #2 The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

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Have you won anything in the August 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £438? And what goodies are up for grabs in the Sept 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. For 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books and 80 Noir Ultra chocolate worth £50+ total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/HEnNfz6L4wE

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, I’ve tried their energy gels now and I really rate them - and that's coming from someone who usually can't stand gels! Try them out with my code WILDGINGERRUNNING at uk.naak.com for a 15% discount!

Discounts!

Näak Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:

Lakeland Trails £52

Harrier Kinder 10L & two 500ml soft bottles £96

Nitecore UT27 800 £65

Stolt Commuter Backpack £150

Live prize of chocolate & 3 running books! £75

Next month's competition worth £441

Lakeland Trails £52

Ultimate Performance Fleet 6 £80

Rudy Project Astral X Sunglasses £166

Enertor Insoles x 2 £80

2 x MY NEW BOOK The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook worth £38

Naak £25 voucher

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons (paid ones not the free version...obvs!), sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £300’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

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Today at midday we’re talking to coach & expert Fran Blackett from Run Like A Haggis about navigation - how it’s easier than you might think, shouldn’t be intimidating or put you off fell and mountain running, some key, basic skills everyone can easily learn and the inspiration to stretch your skills further on a navigation event like a mountain marathon.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/4s38Irch9pQ

Get a Silva compass https://amzn.to/4gnzjR4

Book Fran's courses here https://www.runlikeahaggis.com/

Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/runlikeahaggis

And Facebook https://m.facebook.com/RunLikeAHaggisNavCourses

Live broadcast and podcast sponsors are Naak Sports Nutrition! So I’m still recovering slowly from bronchitis over the spring and summer, and I’m focusing on my strength work instead of ultra running right now, so I’ve been finding their new gels really useful to give me the energy I need for these sessions. My fave is the chocolate one but it’s also got caffeine in so watch out world! The maple syrup one is also very nice, and caffeine free. If you want to try these plus their delicious energy bars, waffles, energy and recovery powders, use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

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How to be a more resilient runner - with Jen Scotney, author of Running Through the Dark, host of the Resilience Rising podcast, former Human Rights Lawyer and podiuming ultra runner, writer, coach, speaker, yoga teacher and Mountain Leader. Jen's book is a deeply personal account of her journey through grief and pain while dreaming about setting a record on the Pennine Way. It's a story about resilience, about never giving up, and battling through the night and always believing that there will be a new dawn.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/sDa7g2ADcPg

How to run 100 miles with a busy job, an interview with Jen in 2019

https://youtu.be/fQQwDu1kgh8

Train right for the Northern Traverse with Jen in 2020

https://youtube.com/live/sDa7g2ADcPg

Buy Jen’s book

https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/running-through-the-dark-jen-scotney

More from Jen

https://www.jenscotney.com/

Live broadcast and podcast sponsors are Naak Sports Nutrition! I’ve been using their new chocolate and maple syrup gels to give me the energy I need for my new, weekly strength and conditioning sessions. If you want to try these gels, and Naak’s tasty energy bars, waffles, energy and recovery powders, use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/

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My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Do you worry about going over on an ankle while running off-road? Coach and physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching has the answers, and it turns out, wobble boards just don't cut it for trail and ultra runners - we talk concentration, technique, rehab & prehab strength exercises, plyometric moves, shoes and more!

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/TBNBqEVB8pg

Live broadcast and podcast sponsors are Naak Sports Nutrition! I’ve been using their new chocolate and maple syrup gels to give me the energy I need for my new, weekly strength and conditioning sessions. If you want to try these gels, and Naak’s tasty energy bars, waffles, energy and recovery powders, use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/

Order my second book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook, here! It features training plans from 50k to 160k from coach Tim! https://linktr.ee/ultimateultrarunninghandbook

This live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition which I used on the Arc50, Coventry Way 40 and Keswick Mountain Festival 25k. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/

Tim has made some Wild Ginger Running training plans including strength drills and skills, take a look here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/WildGingerRunning

ABOUT OUR TIM

In 2000 a car on the wrong side of the road, overtaking on a blind summit, crashed into coach Tim's car leaving him in a coma for two weeks and life-threatening injuries that took him years of surgeries and rehab to recover from. He is now mostly held together by metal. Find out more about the accident and his road to recovery here https://www.youtube.com/live/dRzi1AvUNOA

Tim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas, Supernatural Fuel and Precision Fuel & Hydration

Tim's ultra advice playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t

More info and book coach Tim and his team here:

https://www.hp-3.co.uk

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My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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How to run with chronic pain & fatigue from health & wellbeing coach Joanne Lee Smith. Find out how mindset can help you with fibromyalgia and long term conditions concerning chronic pain and fatigue. In a nutshell, Jo found that whether she ran or not, she was still in the same kind of pain, so why not run a 100 mile ultra! Find out how that worked for her, how she trained, and find out if any of her ideas will work for you.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/Z77uk9KBEHc

Find out more about Joanne

https://www.joanneleesmith.com/

Join Joanne's challenge!

https://www.joanneleesmith.com/5daysto5k

Live broadcast and podcast sponsors are Naak Sports Nutrition! I’ve been using their new chocolate and maple syrup gels to give me the energy I need for my new, weekly strength and conditioning sessions. If you want to try these gels, and Naak’s tasty energy bars, waffles, energy and recovery powders, use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/

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Think you can't run a 100 mile ultra? Well the truth is....you absolutely can! Especially if you read this awesome new book by Jen Benson. This lunch we had such a lovely chat to Jen about 'The Path We Run', which charts the ups and downs of her 100 mile journey, with advice and inspiration along the way from ultra running greats and experts like Courtney Dauwalter, Jasmin Paris, Beth Pascall, Lucy Bartholemew and more.

It's a great read, wonderfully written with some fascinating insights. For example, did you know, Courtney DNFed her first 100 miler? There are lots of great tips and bits of advice in our chat, but even more in the book, so pop it on your Christmas list NOW! Thanks for the lovely chat again Jen, it's always really great to connect with you...and maybe I'll do a 100 miler one day.......

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/FtjZvT_7C3c

Buy The Path We Run

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Buy more of Jen and Sim's books!

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Live broadcast and podcast sponsors are Naak Sports Nutrition! I’ve been using their new chocolate and maple syrup gels to give me the energy I need for my new, weekly strength and conditioning sessions. If you want to try these gels, and Naak’s tasty energy bars, waffles, energy and recovery powders, use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/

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Have you won anything in the October 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £390? And what goodies are up for grabs in the November 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. For 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books and 80 Noir Ultra chocolate worth £50+ total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/G6FEldpS6nE

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, I’ve tried their energy gels now and I really rate them - and that's coming from someone who usually can't stand gels! Try them out with my code WILDGINGERRUNNING at uk.naak.com for a 15% discount!

Discounts!

Näak Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:

Lakeland Trails £52

Ultimate Direction FastpackHer 20L backpack £150

High viz bundle from Ultimate Performance worth £88 including:

(Stile Reflective LED Running Vest and phone carrier £28, Reflective Glove £27, Reflective Hat £18, Runners Headtorch £15)

3 x books from my bookshelf £50

1 x 80 Noir Ultra chocolate £50

Next month's competition worth £433

Lakeland Trails £52

SOAR Cargo Tights £200

Fenix HM65R-T headlamp £111

1 x Books £15

1 x Chocolate worth £30

1 x Naak £25

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons (paid ones not the free version...obvs!), sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £300’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.

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Today's live chat at 1pm today is going to be an update on GEAR that I've been testing lately, namely the NNormal Tomir 2 trail shoes, a first look at the Insta 360 Ace Pro 2 action camera, and a review of the Naak baars and gels that I like the best. Patreons, do you have any trail & ultra gear questions for me or the group? Pop them on Patreon or in the exclusive Patreon FB group or join us live to get them answered!

First broadcast on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/Jsis1bQlPe4

Live broadcast and podcast sponsors are Naak Sports Nutrition! I’ve been using their new chocolate and maple syrup gels to give me the energy I need for my new, weekly strength and conditioning sessions. If you want to try these gels, and Naak’s tasty energy bars, waffles, energy and recovery powders, use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/

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Now we have the next Last Place & Proud of It guest, where we celebrate the awesome runners who have come last at races and challenges. Today we welcome the incredible, the unstoppable Andy Dewar from Shipley, West Yorkshire who holds the SKT (Slowest Known Time) for no less than two epic challenges, the Wild Peak Half Round and the Petzl Lunar Round, which is what we will be grilling him about today.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/j0qqwH5v9x0

The Petzl Lunar Round is a 40km challenge with 2,900m of ascent over 13 Lake District summits, starting and finishing from the Climbers' Shop in Ambleside, between sunset and sunrise - within the hours of darkness. Fancy setting a new SKT? Find out more here! https://thelunarround.com/

Andy's Lunar Round Strava link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10282257951

Andy's post Lunar Round instagram post - https://www.instagram.com/p/C0HWl-vMSXz/

Time and date moonlight app https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/moon/light.html

Proper good mountain weather forecasts https://www.mwis.org.uk/

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, I’ve tried their energy gels now and I really rate them - and that's coming from someone who usually can't stand gels! Try them out with my code WILDGINGERRUNNING at https://uk.naak.com/ for a 15% discount!

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

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Mental strength for ultra running races & training in the dark from coach & physio Tim Pigott.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/otkUadbp_P4

Live broadcast and podcast sponsors are Naak Sports Nutrition! I’ve been using their new chocolate and maple syrup gels to give me the energy I need for my new, weekly strength and conditioning sessions. If you want to try these gels, and Naak’s tasty energy bars, waffles, energy and recovery powders, use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/

Order my second book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook, here! It features training plans from 50k to 160k from coach Tim! https://linktr.ee/ultimateultrarunninghandbook

Also available as a podcast, search Wild Ginger Running 'Tim Pigott protect ankles' in your usual podcast provider or click here.

This live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition which I used on the Arc50, Coventry Way 40 and Keswick Mountain Festival 25k. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/

Tim has made some Wild Ginger Running training plans including strength drills and skills, take a look here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/WildGingerRunning

ABOUT OUR TIM

In 2000 a car on the wrong side of the road, overtaking on a blind summit, crashed into coach Tim's car leaving him in a coma for two weeks and life-threatening injuries that took him years of surgeries and rehab to recover from. He is now mostly held together by metal. Find out more about the accident and his road to recovery here https://www.youtube.com/live/dRzi1AvUNOA

Tim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas, Supernatural Fuel and Precision Fuel & Hydration

Tim's ultra advice playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t

More info and book coach Tim and his team here:

https://www.hp-3.co.uk

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Competition draw November and update - good news and bad news about the channel!

Have you won anything in the November 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £448 And what goodies are up for grabs in the December 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. For 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books or 80 Noir Ultra chocolate worth £50+ total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/FTvHkE1aPN4

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, I’ve tried their energy gels now and I really rate them - and that's coming from someone who usually can't stand gels! Try them out with my code WILDGINGERRUNNING at uk.naak.com for a 15% discount!

Discounts!

Näak Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:

Lakeland Trails £52

SOAR Cargo Tights £200

Fenix HM65R-T headlamp £111

2 x Books £30

1 x Chocolate worth £30

1 x Naak £25

Next month's competition worth £362

Lakeland Trails £52

OMM Mtn Fire 15 Vest £110

Petzl Swift RL £115

Sending everyone Buffs worth £10

Books worth £45

Choc worth £30

Please note: December 2024 is the last monthly Wild Ginger Running competition draw - it is paused for the foreseeable. There will be spot prizes for Patreons-only throughout 2025, Patreon-only films and Patreon-priority given to live chats with Coach Tim Pigott and other expert guests throughout the year. Plus Patreons can connect with me at any time on the Patreon app to ask questions and get advice on all aspects of trail and ultra running, and gear choices. And the exclusive Patreon-only FB group is still in full swing with a super community of lovely runners there to support and advise you. Below is the information for December only, this will not be the case from Jan 2025 onwards. Please still join as a new Patreon though as your support is very much valued, and listen to this broadcast where I reveal the exciting new project for 2025 - year of the Dragon!!!

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons (paid ones not the free version...obvs!), sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £300’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

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This year Martin Elcoate from The Green Runners ran almost every single one of the 400 squares of a custom OS Map centred on his house. What a fascinating, personal challenge! Along the way he discovered surprises, took photographs of each grid square, ran more local trails than ever before, did a bit of trespassing and scrambling through bushes and met some interesting people, all in the name of a better connection with the landscape that he has lived in for the last 20 years, and promoting his commitment to The Green Runners - to run more locally.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/Rb1lSGLeQCw

Find out more about The Green Runners here

https://thegreenrunners.com/

Read all about Martin's OS Map challenge here

https://getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/guides/running-in-squares-os-map-squares/

Live broadcast and podcast sponsors are Naak Sports Nutrition! I’ve been using their new chocolate and maple syrup gels to give me the energy I need for my new, weekly strength and conditioning sessions. If you want to try these gels, and Naak’s tasty energy bars, waffles, energy and recovery powders, use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/

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My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

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Competition draw December - then a pause on comps for 2025!

Sign up for my FREE talk midday Sun 26 Jan at the National Running Show at the Harrier Trail Zone, top 10 essential tips for beginner ultra runners: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10-tips-for-beginner-ultra-runners-with-claire-maxted-wild-ginger-running-tickets-1111293511809

If you bring your copy of either of my books I can sign them for you, or Bloomsbury will have a stand there if you want to buy one and bring it over to my talk to get it signed :)

Have you won anything in the December 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £362? And when is the next spot prize? Become a Patreon to support the channel, win spot prizes, get training advice from myself and physio & coach Tim, be part of the lovely Patreon community and get some exclusive Patreon films. https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/p15y1qF9uvA

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, I’ve tried their energy gels now and I really rate them - and that's coming from someone who usually can't stand gels!

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:

Lakeland Trails £52

OMM Mtn Fire 15 Vest £110

Petzl Swift RL £115

Sending everyone Buffs worth £10

Books worth £45 (spot prizes only for those watching live!)

Choc worth £30

Please note: December 2024 is the last monthly Wild Ginger Running competition draw - it is paused for the foreseeable while I do the Dragon’s Back Race SKT (Slowest Known Time!) over 6 separate weekends in 2025. There will be spot prizes for Patreons throughout 2025, Patreon-only films and Patreon-priority given to live chats with Physio & Coach Tim Pigott and other expert guests throughout the year. Plus Patreons can connect with me at any time on the Patreon app to ask questions and get advice on all aspects of trail and ultra running, and gear choices. And the exclusive Patreon-only FB group is still in full swing with a super community of lovely runners there to support and advise you. Please still join as a new Patreon as your support is very much valued. https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

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Today are talking about the 10 easiest things you can do to improve your ultra running this year with talented chef, should be on bake off, gingerbread house-making coach and physio, Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching! We do a deep dive on the following:

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/-fBSUjIF0qI

1 More easy volume (slow running and walking) in zone one

2 Sleep, one of the biggest things for recovery, more than gadgets and potions

3 Nutrition - deep dive on your day to day nutrition not just workouts

4 Daily mobility recovery - stretching, foam roller yoga 10 mins morning and eve

5 Strides, not high intensity but puts snap and spring in the legs

6 Fuelling the gut - improve ability to take on carbs during training

7 Strength! At least two strength sessions per week, 20-30mins

8 Mind - ultra marathons are a mental as well as a physical challenge. Need resilience

9 Cross-training - non-running activities are also really important

10 Fun! Even the elites have to enjoy it, enjoy training and racing

Tim has made some Wild Ginger Running training plans including strength drills and skills, take a look here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/WildGingerRunning

ABOUT OUR TIM

In 2000 a car on the wrong side of the road, overtaking on a blind summit, crashed into coach Tim's car leaving him in a coma for two weeks and life-threatening injuries that took him years of surgeries and rehab to recover from. He is now mostly held together by metal. Find out more about the accident and his road to recovery here https://www.youtube.com/live/dRzi1AvUNOA

Tim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas, Supernatural Fuel and Precision Fuel & Hydration

Tim's ultra advice playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t

More info and book coach Tim and his team here:

https://www.hp-3.co.uk

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My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

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Meet awesome Wild Ginger Running Patreons Christian Poulton and Lloyd Watkins, who both took on the infamous Dragon’s Back Race - a 380km, 6-day ultra over the mountainous spine of Wales, from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle every September. https://www.dragonsbackrace.com/

Originally broadcast on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/MvadSDFebas

Christian completed the race while Lloyd DNFed on Day 4 - he’s going back for another shot this year. Join me to find out more about what the race is like, advice on training and racing and what the race means to both of them.

Thanks so much for Christian and Lloyd for chatting to me for this broadcast and podcast, wishing Christian many congratulations and a good recovery, and best of luck to Lloyd in the 2025 Dragon's Back Race! https://www.dragonsbackrace.com/

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My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

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Ahead of my Dragon's Back SKT (Slowest Known Time) over 6 separate weekends this year, Dragon's Back Race director Shane Ohly shares the story of his FKT (Fastest Known Time) over this 6-day route that he organises annually - 380km with 16,400m ascent in 4.5 days in August 2024. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/gmlpKK8r7VI

Why did he decide to take on such an epic challenge? What were the highs and lows? When did he think he might quit? This was the first FKT on the Dragon’s Back Route - could he go faster? Does he plan to have another crack at it? Who does he think might smash it up next?

https://www.dragonsbackrace.com/

My Dragon's Back SKT films will be sponsored by Harrier trail & ultra running gear. Find out more about their awesome and very reasonably-priced kit here http://harrierrunfree.co.uk/ Subscribe to Wild Ginger Running and click the notifications bell so you don't miss out on any episodes!

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My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

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Coach & Physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching takes us through the physical and mental training jump you need to take to go from happily completing 50+ mile one-day (ish!) ultras, to a 6-day mulit-dayer ultra like the Dragon’s Back Races.

Is the preparation and training actually that much different?

What key skills do you need to enjoy your transition from single day ultras to mutli-dayers?

How do you know how your body will cope with the day after day movement?

Nutrition?

What about blisters? See this great film on how to prevent and cure ALL types of blisters from Dragon's Back medic Dr Nikki Sommers https://youtube.com/live/fs-Y3qMtGQU

Sleep deprivation?

Admin at camp?

Nutrition before the race - weight loss beforehand?

My Dragon's Back SKT films will be sponsored by Harrier trail & ultra running gear. Find out more about their awesome and very reasonably-priced kit here http://harrierrunfree.co.uk/ Subscribe to Wild Ginger Running and click the notifications bell so you don't miss out on any episodes!

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March competition winner! Update & April competition prize reveal. Who is the lucky Patreon supporter of Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel who has won the Intermediate Trail Bundle worth £150 from Harrier this month??? And there’s a bonus prize for a lucky someone watching live :) Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/8iGb953iJLU

The Harrier Intermediate Trail Bundle includes a Kinder 10L race vest, soft bottles, longer soft bottle straws, collapsible cup, neck tube, first aid kit and emergency survival bag with whistle. Perfect for trail runners looking to step up their distance.

And what is April’s competition prize???

All Patreons are entered automatically into the prize draw, become a Patreon here for your chance to win trail and ultra running prizes! https://www.patreon.com/wildgingerrunning

Get my books:

The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/36tuO8x

The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

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Diolch! Thanks! To the lovely Lowri Morgan for chatting to us about her Ras Cefn y Draigg (Dragon’s Back Race) experience in 2019 where she crossed the finish line as 4th female and first in her age category, looking so strong with her 4-year-old son on her back, despite having been battling a knee injury for over half of the race! Lowri is Wales' finest TV presenter and BAFTA-award-winning broadcaster commentated on last year’s race and the 2021 race film.

Thumbnail credit: No Limits Photography

Originally on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/zUbU1HIFxYI

The live broadcasts are taking on a Dragon's Back theme because this is my ‘year of the dragon’ with my dragons back race SKT (slowest known time) plan to complete this epic 6-day route over 6 separate weekends, sponsored by Harrier trail and ultra running gear.

https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/

Also a coach, Lowri shares her top tips about training for and completing your first Dragon’s Back Race, and also revealing what it’s like to do the race commentary as she did for the 2024 race and the 2021 Dragon’s Back feature film - with wonderful snippets of Welsh woven into the coverage. We will be learning some key Welsh phrases with Lowri too. Diolch Lowri! And am dani! (Let's do this!) Let's see some golygfa lovely (lovely views) after some dringfeydd serth (steep climbs) and get bwedi linon laan (totally knackered!).

Lowri's 2019 interview on WGR with more great DB tips https://youtube.com/live/Atfvl2eScdo

Follow Lowri on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_lowrimorgan/

Read Lowri's incredibly inspiring book about recovering from a serious accident and being told she would never walk again to completing ultra, adventure races and more! https://amzn.to/3G0un7l

Watch Lowri on the 2021 Dragon’s Back feature film https://www.dragonsbackrace.com/films

Watch Lowri’s 2024 race commentary https://www.dragonsbackrace.com/2024-dragons-back-race-show/

My Dragon's Back SKT films will be sponsored by Harrier trail & ultra running gear. Find out more about their awesome and very reasonably-priced kit here http://harrierrunfree.co.uk/ Subscribe to Wild Ginger Running and click the notifications bell so you don't miss out on any episodes!

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My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

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Coach and physio Tim Pigott is a master of strength work for his ultras and multi-dayers - here’s how he does it, how long, how often, what weights to use, how to motivate yourself and some killer moves that you can steal to ensure success at your next race. Loads of great strength moves on Tim's insta here https://www.instagram.com/timpigotthp3/

Originally on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/lVHCmRViZ4s

Tim has made some Wild Ginger Running training plans including strength drills and skills, take a look here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/WildGingerRunning

ABOUT OUR TIM

In 2000 a car on the wrong side of the road, overtaking on a blind summit, crashed into coach Tim's car leaving him in a coma for two weeks and life-threatening injuries that took him years of surgeries and rehab to recover from. He is now mostly held together by metal. Find out more about the accident and his road to recovery here https://www.youtube.com/live/dRzi1AvUNOA

Tim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas, Supernatural Fuel and Precision Fuel & Hydration

Tim's ultra advice playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t

More info and book coach Tim and his team here:

https://www.hp-3.co.uk

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This week we chat to Patreon Colin Bergstrand about how him and running partner Jon have completed no less than 30 Original Mountain Marathons (OMMs) !!!

Originally on YouTube here https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-sr8xa-135fe92

The OMM is a hugely challenging 2-day event held at the end of October where pairs must navigate through the mountains to find checkpoints, carrying all the kit they need to survive for two days of running, hiking and camping. I've done a couple in the summer and they were hard enough, so how on earth have Colin and John survived 30 in winter?!

Let's find out all their kit, training and navigation hacks and howlers, why they keep going back for more, and most importantly, if they're going for 40 next!

More OMM & navigation-related videos

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0AnLsmDK_f3nBU6xU-yZSsQ

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Jo Meek is an elite ultra runner....on roads, in the mountains, and on trails. She has been a runner for a long time working hard towards her goals. She enjoys racing all over the world and has even been lucky enough to be selected to run for GB in the World Trail champs (her best is 7th) and in the 100km champs (her best is 4th). She first broke into the ultra running world with a 2nd place at MdS and has since won Lakeland 50, The Coastal Challenge, Golden Ring 100km, and Malnad 80km. She has also had notable results with top 10 finishes at CCC, Comrades Marathon, Lavaredo Trail, San Francisco 50 miler, Tiger Ultra Trail among others.

She is also a passionate physiotherapist. Her working week is split in two; self employed in Exeter and employed by the English Institute of Sport.

She lives on Dartmoor with her husband and soon to be the owner of Wildred, a puppy Border Terrier!

Originally on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMSM8rPgZro

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Who has won the November 2022 competition worth £517? And what is up for grabs in the December prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. 

Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/rshjwBvpa0g

Links to things I talked about in the live broadcast:

My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/

Why you might need a superbright headtorch here https://youtu.be/AOJLOx-TjMU

Maurten gel reviews https://youtu.be/7zZuCGOIXz0?t=3622

Harrier poles review https://youtu.be/qSPg9kdKgxY

Top 5 easy ways to be a greener, more sustainable runner with author & ultra coach Damian Hall https://youtu.be/rMrPJaX_RE8

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win 

Silva Cross Trail 7XT headtorch £160 (buy here amzn.to/3JeVlW5)

Maurten nutrition goodie bag £60 (buy here https://amzn.to/3JgUggD)

The Drinks Edit 3 x goodie bags £50 each (https://www.thedrinksedit.co.uk/)

Ultimate Performance Stile Run Vest £25 (buy here https://amzn.to/3sO165H)

Ultimate Performance Ease LED Waistbag £18  (buy here https://amzn.to/3FyJlPv)

Harrier Helvellyn Carbon Pro Poles £89 (https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/products/helvellyn-pro-carbon-z-poles)

Book: We can't run away from this by Damian Hall £15 (buy here https://amzn.to/3h2gt8c)

Next month's competition worth £422

Silva Cross Trail 7XT headtorch £160 amzn.to/3JeVlW5

Maurten nutrition goodie bag £60 https://amzn.to/3JgUggD

Joss Naylor Hooded Mid-Layer £45 https://www.ascendancyapparel.com/joss-naylor-collection

Inov-8 Venturelite 8 Hiking pack, Beanie and wragg worth £84 https://amzn.to/3OQ0RkW

Book: Where there's a hill by Sabrina Verjee £13 https://amzn.to/3VmtPv4

80_Noir Ultra Training Bar Bundle set of 9 bars 2 x £30 = £60 

https://bit.ly/80NoirUltraWGR

Discount code for 20% off: 80NUWGR

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons, sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training plans, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £400’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it. 

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Just for Patreons and also the podcast, I'm sharing a little chat I did for Carla's SCY group. I've now joined her strength and conditioning programme, woo! Running free of injuries...that's the plan! If you want to join to you can try it out for free with Carla's 7-day free trial here https://www.carlamolinaro.com/scy

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How do you get into Fell Running, what is Fell Running and how can you run downhill so fast? 
Fell runner, photographer, blogger, teacher and graphic designer, Ben began competing in fell running races 16 years ago and has since become one of the UK’s leading trail and mountain runners. 

Ben was born and raised in Yorkshire and currently lives in the Yorkshire Dales. However, he is a renowned traveller and enjoys competing in unique mountain races across Europe, especially in Italy, his second home.

During his long and successful career, Ben has competed multiple times for Yorkshire, England and Great Britain at fell and mountain running. His most notable achievements include winning the UK inter-counties fell running Championship in 2016, twice crowned Yorkshire fell running champion (2014 & 2015) and finishing 3rd in the English Fell Running Championship, 2016.

He likes to encourage other people of all abilities to run, race and travel, ultimately for improvements to health, well-being and to enjoy the unique experiences created through the sport.

Originally on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHMCXtDgJGU

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This month's training chat with coach, physio and Summer Spine 108 mile winner Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching (https://www.hp-3.co.uk). So, announcement - I actually can't do the Montane Lakeland 100 this year because although I've run plenty of 50 milers in the past, I didn't during 2020-2022 because of pregnancy, birth and getting back to it, so I don't meet the entry requirements.

I am actually relieved because the more I looked into it and started training for ML100, the more I understood how hard it is, and also I might not be ready for 100 miles just yet - there's no rush, respect the distance, focus on the ML50 and then choose a 100 miler after hopefully completing that successfully.

So, which one to choose....? This required a spreadsheet of 20 of the best UK 100 mile races (available to Patreon supporters or YouTube members only! Sign up here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning) so I can compare all the aspects and choose the most inspiring, least hard one for either autumn 2023 or spring 2024.

Previous talks

What's the least training you can get away with for 100 miles? Tim's training & prep advice

https://youtube.com/live/6OY_WmUReP0

How to train for 100 miles (with summer Spine Challenger course record breaker & coach Tim Pigott)

https://youtu.be/dRzi1AvUNOA

More fantastic ultra running training information from Tim:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

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On Saturday 3rd April Marcus set a new fastest known time for the 46 mile Peak District route the Limestone Way

We chat about how Marcus prepared for his FKT attempt and how running an FKT is different to running a race, plus many more tips.

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Who has won the Sept 2022 competition worth £407? And what is up for grabs in the October prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. 

Available as a podcast here tbc or search Wild Ginger competition Sept in your usual podcast provider. 

Links to things I talked about in the live broadcast:

My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/

Top 3 runners' nutrition myths busted (REDs, LCHF & vegan protein) - sports dietitian Renee McGregor https://youtu.be/G4OynS0Y6M0

Why you might need a superbright headtorch here https://youtu.be/AOJLOx-TjMU

Maurten gel reviews https://youtu.be/7zZuCGOIXz0?t=3622

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win 

Silva Cross Trail 7XT headtorch £160 (buy here amzn.to/3JeVlW5)

Maurten nutrition goodie bag £60 (buy here https://amzn.to/3JgUggD)

Higher State clothing worth £100 (buy here https://www.sportsshoes.com/higher-state/)

Ultimate Performance hydration bundle worth £72 (buy here https://amzn.to/3cz5xwI)

Renee McGregor's book More Fuel You £15 (buy here https://amzn.to/3zgEjCF)

Next month's competition worth £470

Silva Cross Trail 7XT headtorch £160 (buy here amzn.to/3JeVlW5)

Maurten nutrition goodie bag £60 (buy here https://amzn.to/3JgUggD)

Montane Spirit Waterproof Jacket £190 (buy here https://amzn.to/3LRRVdb)

Curranz Blackcurrant Extract Capsules worth £50 (buy here https://amzn.to/3E7nduO)

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons, sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training plans, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £400’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it. 

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Fantastic to talk to barefoot runner Anna McNuff - she ran 2,352 miles (90 marathons!) across Britain in 2019. I do have a confession to make in that I rarely enjoy reading books about someone running a long way or conquering some kind of hard as nails running challenge (I'd much rather be out on a run myself!) but I make an exception for Anna's books as they're so well written, engaging and hilarious I can't put them down.

This Barefoot Britain run in particular is also much more about one person completing a challenge and so much about inspiring others along the way including the people she ran with and the Brownies and Girl Guides she gave talks to. I love her zest for life, made up words, beautiful descriptions and honesty about situations and feelings that come with a huge challenge like this. I'm a massive fan, and I hope you enjoy her book as much as I did - link below!

Barefoot Britain book by Anna McNuff

https://amzn.to/3GBbjKH

The Pants of Perspective book by Anna McNuff about running the length of New Zealand

https://amzn.to/3IiqHwE

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

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To see these headtorches in action visit the original video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/XtU3P_xB6Oo

Want to go running in the dark this winter but don't want to spend a hundred pounds on a headtorch? Here's my pick of the top 10 for trail and ultra running this winter from £20-£40.

Links and amazon affiliate links where available:

Hoka Head Lamp https://www.hoka.com/en/gb/accessories/head-lamp/195719130206.html

Alpkit Viper https://alpkit.com/products/viper-camping-head-torch

Decathlon Evadict Ontrail 250 Headlamp https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/ontrail-250-headlamp/_/R-p-307937

Lifesystems Intensity 280 https://amzn.to/3P3gWnD

LED Lenser NEO3 https://ledlenser.co.uk/products/neo3-battery-operated-head-torch

Silva Terra Scout X https://silvasweden.uk/products/terra-scout-x

Petzl Tikka https://amzn.to/3ipfdg1

Black Diamond Astro 300 R https://amzn.to/3Fco9yg

Knog Bandicoot Run 250 https://amzn.to/3EPdPLg

Fenix HM23 https://amzn.to/3VG4Y5a

More headtorch reviews from WGR:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0A2_lFzX99qZlWjBsVB_w1I

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

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Ultra runner Jen Scotney excels at enjoying longer distance races like the 105 mile Spine Challenger and 190 mile Northern Traverse. She is also a running coach & yoga teacher. In this live chat we hear from Jen about how to train right for the Northern Traverse in particular, and the kit she considered essential on her journey.

Watch original on YouTube with images here https://youtu.be/sDa7g2ADcPg

Book Jen for coaching here

https://www.marcusscotney.com/about/jen/

Jen & Marcus' 10 min daily strength workout

https://youtu.be/HkiSzi6qOYM

Watch Jen's race vlogs here on her YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChwq24xzGtBJzIlX5jFHF2Q

Jen's Spine Challenger kit list

Vlog https://youtu.be/l7QZYko_xOU

Blog https://www.montane.co.uk/blog/2019/01/jen-scotney-spine-challenger-kit/

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Run in the 100-mile UTMB course over 6-days from Chamonix with me here!

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The company Vert.run is a complete training platform for trail and ultra runners. This evening I meet Kirsten Kortebein and Moises Jimenez who set up Vert.Run. Their aim is to provide training plans, designed by some of the best Trail and Ultra runners in the world- to all runners.

Vert.run was founded to make trail running accessible to everyone of all income and experience levels.

Please join me to learn how this platform may enable you to become a stronger athlete and help you to go on even bigger adventures.

https://vert.run/

Originally on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGSE7Co5E0w&t=2999s

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This week’s live guest was the ever-positive and so, so lovely, incredible record-breaking US road & trail runner Camille Herron! YouTube live interview link: https://youtu.be/xIhfl2TiPDA

Camille holds so many American speed records for road and trail from marathon to 100 mile distances we've lost count! But perhaps most notable are these - her win of the 2017 Comrades Ultra marathon, she holds 5 world records, and she is the fastest woman on trail for 100k and 100 miles.

She also made a new course record on the Tarawera Ultra Trail in New Zealand just 2 weeks after a near fatal rollover car crash. Wow. Her zest for life is unrivalled, and she radiates pure joy. Who wouldn't want Camille as their coach?!

Camille is also a running coach and answers Patreon questions about running further, faster, nutrition (she is known for her love of tacos and beer). She is hoping to do UTMB (Ultra Tour du Mont Blanc) 2020 if it takes place, and we also asked her if she'd be interested in trying the Barkley Marathons!

Get top athletes Camille and her husband Connor to coach you - they train athletes at all levels from all over the world http://www.camilleherron.com/

And follow Camille Herron on Instagram to see what she does next! @RunCamille

Join us live on YouTube every Wednesday for your chance to ask questions to our awesome guests and in my Q&A sessions, and support me on Patreon to guarantee you question gets an answer. Listen to the end to find out who next week’s amazing guest is, all the way from the USA.

For more trail and ultra running advice, gear reviews and inspiration, subscribe to Wild Ginger Running on YouTube (it’s totally free) https://youtu.be/xIhfl2TiPDA and follow me on Instagram @WildGingerRunning

Next week’s live YouTube broadcast we have up and coming Merrell athlete Georgia Tindley joining us on Skype from Scotland. She won last September’s Glen Coe Skyline, an incredibly tough 52km race with 4,750m ascent over two extreme scrambling sections - Curved Ridge and Aonach Eagach.

Georgia in action in the 2019 Glen Coe Skyline race https://youtu.be/0-Dy76Zp6nI

Curved Ridge scramble recce https://youtu.be/ihfgj7VYfRA

Aonach Eagach scramble recce https://youtu.be/gR_lIYJiQrA

Join me and Georgia talking about training for skyrunning and negotiating technical terrain live on Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel next Wednesday 20 May at 6:30pm UK time.

If you want to guarantee I answer your question, support me on Patreon for as little as the price of a cup of coffee each month at https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Patreons also get freebies, discounts and training plans, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £400’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 140 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like?

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Have you won anything in the February 2023 competition worth £421? And what is up for grabs in the March 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down.

Discounts

15% off Chia Charge with code wildg15

Discount 20% off 80_Noir Ultra online here https://bit.ly/80NoirUltraWGR

Use code: 80NUWGR

CurraNZ blackcurrant extract to help reduce DOMS, 40% discount offer here

https://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/gear/curranz/

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/10LpO92Buyw

My shop for a WGR buff, Happy Trails t-shirt, or my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/

My Camper Tribe camper films

Day 1 https://youtu.be/Bx5RfJTPcHo

Day 2 https://youtu.be/RchuQ7fzd6I

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:

Chia Charge bundle worth £76 (see discount above!)

Ultimate Performance 'Performance Bundle' £60

OMM Waistbelt 6 £45

80_Noir Ultra chocolate 30 x mini 13.5g bars £30 (see discount above!)

CamperTribe 2-day off-peak van hire worth £210!!!!! Can you believe it???

Next month's competition worth £413

Chia Charge bundle worth £76

Get your 15% discount here https://www.chiacharge.co.uk/discount/wildg15 using code wildg15

BioLite headlamp £110

Ultimate Performance/1000 Mile Socks National Foot Week bundle £80

80_Noir Ultra chocolate 30 x mini 13.5g bars £30 (see discount above!)

Protein Rebel Maple Ignite gels £52

Ultimate Direction Ultra Belt £65

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons, sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £400’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.

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Utterly delighted to chat this week to my former teacher Anne Wade who played a major part in my addiction to long distance hiking and running. Mrs. Wade (really hard to call her Anne!) took over the DofE at our school where I did the Gold award, and she took a group of us camping and hiking the 190mile Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk over 2 weeks which I’ll never forget.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/aFWfWHHA-Lk

I clung limpet-like to her as she navigated her team around the Tour de Trigs 50 mile hike because I knew that would be the only way our tired team would finish (sneaky!) and she and Mr. Milton (my geography teacher) also arranged for us to do a 4-week World Challenge expedition to Bolivia in 2000 where we climbed some proper big mountains.

I remember one assembly it was announced that Mrs. Wade had walked 100 miles all in one go and it just blew my mind that that was even possible! And here she is today now in her early 60’s running them, and also organising them! The Elephant, Bear and Bull 100 (EBB 100) Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA) event will start on Sat 27 May in the Midlands, starting in Birmingham and circling round Henley, Stratford, Warwick, Leamington, Kenilworth, Coventry (where I’m from), Meriden and Solihull.

Mrs. Wade was very influential during my formative years, so I am really thrilled she has agreed to come on and share her secret to 100 miler success and hear more about the EBB 100 this May.

Enter the EBB 100 https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=10376

Blister care tutorial https://youtube.com/live/fs-Y3qMtGQU

Manx Mountain Marathon https://youtu.be/Y0tnCclH-RI

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

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Alex Staniforth is a record-breaking adventurer, ultra-endurance athlete, international motivational speaker, author and mental health activist, aged 25 from Chester – now based in Kendal.

Alex knows a thing or two about overcoming adversity, having experienced the two biggest consecutive disasters in Mount Everest history, including the 2015 Nepal earthquake which trapped him on the mountain for two days. In July 2017 he became the fastest person ever to climb all 100 UK county tops and won the Pride of Britain Granada Reports Fundraiser of the Year 2017.

In 2020 he ran the National Three Peaks Challenge, covering 452 miles in just 9 days 12 hours. Having suffered with mental health challenges since a teenager, he co-founded Mind Over Mountains, a mental health charity to help others restore mental well-being naturally through outdoor experiences.

Now Alex is committed to keep challenging his barriers whilst inspiring others to achieve their own Everest,

https://alexstaniforth.com

Originally on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqOd7IQuas4

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We talk to Tim Pigott from HP3 coaching about final prep and tapering for an ultra, specifically the Ultra Trail Snowdonia (UTS) 50k that I am doing 13 May, he is doing the 100k event. How to taper if your training never really got off the ground in the first place… training worries, tapering right, carb-loading myths, niggles & injuries, packing kit & fuel, mandatory kit and footwear choice and more questions from Patreons.

If you have a burning question for Tim then support me on Patreon to guarantee your Q gets asked! https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/OYe65Y4dyxo?feature=share

Tim's fly throughs of the 50k (super useful, thanks Tim!)

https://youtu.be/3rsfFn6kJgc 

More info and book Tim here:

https://www.hp-3.co.uk

More fantastic ultra running training information from the Tim Pigott playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t

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Elise Downing, with absolutely no ultra-running experience, unable to read a map and having never pitched a tent alone before, set off to run 5,000 miles around the coast of Britain, carrying her kit on her back. Over the 301 days that followed she developed a debilitating fear of farmyard animals, cried on a lot of beaches and saw Britain at its most wild and wonderful. She became the youngest person and first woman to complete this journey.

Her book about the trip is out now; Coasting (publishers Summersdale) "Coasting is about putting one foot in front of the other, even when it feels impossible, and trying to enjoy it too. With heart and humour, Elise explores the thrill of taking risks and putting your trust in total strangers, and learns some home truths along the way."

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coasting-Running-Around-Coast-Britain/dp/1787839818

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Richard Edmonds is Founder of Runderwear - who specialise in Running Underwear and Socks. He is runner and triathlete himself and is coming on to chat running (obviously!), getting kit right, chafing, turning a passion into a business, and everything else we throw at him!

Runderwear’s founders, Richard and Jamie met at Loughborough University. Both shared an incredible enthusiasm for sport and Richard was a track and cross-country runner whilst Jamie played most sports, particularly football.

After university Jamie and Richard couldn’t find any suitable performance underwear to run in, so they decided to make their own and Runderwear was born!

Fast forward to winning ‘Best Underwear & Socks Brand’ for three years in a row at the 2018, 2019 and 2020 Running Awards. The Runderwear range has grown to include different styles of performance underwear, running bras, socks and base layers.

Originally on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_7ONplEkcY&t=35s

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Bridgedale's new range of trail running socks - Q&A with a designer

This film is sponsored by Bridgedale who have just brought out a new range of trail running socks. They're my fave brand of sock so I was really pleased to I work with them to help design and test them with a team of regular trail and ultra runners. 

Find out more and buy them here: www.bridgedale.com/

Originally on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC0hu6S8Gmw

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Who has won the December 2021 competition worth £434? And what is up for grabs in the January 2021 prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down.

Links to things I talked about in the live broadcast:

My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook or our training camp https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/

Other relevant films:
How to reproof running gear with Nikwax here https://youtu.be/_uS9i0KifH8

Why you might need a superbright headtorch here https://youtu.be/AOJLOx-TjMU

Robbie Britton's live chat here https://youtu.be/RHnWP6xZyuY

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition (December 2021) gave the lucky winner a chance to win £434's worth of trail and ultra running goodies:

Silva Cross Trail 6 Ultra £160

Maurten nutrition £60

Harrier Helvellyn Carbon Z Poles £69

Loomi Life Beta Tec Merino Baselayer £70

Nikwax waterproofing plus paramo tee worth £50

Robbie Britton’s book £25

Next month's competition (Jan 2022) worth £409

Silva Cross Trail 6 Ultra £160

Maurten nutrition £60

Alpkit goodies worth £100

Harrier Exmoor Waterproof Jacket £89

Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons, sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training plans, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £400’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 150 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.

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Really looking forward to this live chat with talented mountain runner Jim Mann who is equally passionate about protecting the environment we all love to run in. Jim recently co-founded Trees Not Tees, whereby race organisers can plant a tree for each competitor rather than create them a t-shirt. Millions of race t-shirts get thrown into landfill or taken to charity shops each year, so this is an absolutely fantastic option for race organisers.

https://www.treesnottees.com/

First we will set the scene, talking to Jim about some of his races and records - 2015 Dragon's Back Race winner, Spine Challenger record-holder 2019, winter Ramsay Round record holder 2017 and previous winter Bob Graham holder until Dec 2019. Follow Jim on twitter here https://twitter.com/jimmann23

Then we will move on to talk about what Trees Not Tees is, how it works, what it means to him, why it's so important to get as many people on board as possible, and what you can do further to help the cause.

I personally really LOVE this idea and I would like to team our Nene Valley Races event up with Jim and his company. We didn't have an option for a tee anyway, but a tree option would be fantastic for people. So watch this space! Enter our Sat 12 Jun 2021 10 & 20 mile trail races from Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire here https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

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Run in the 100-mile UTMB course over 6-days from Chamonix with me here!

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Damian Hall, runner, coach, journalist, and author, comes on to talk about his new book, In It For The Long Run (out now from Vertebrate Publishing), looking at the rise of his ultra running career and recording breaking run along the Pennine Way in 2020.

He credits an midlife crisis for getting him into ultra running. He has since gone on to finish 5th at UTMB, and podium at some of the toughest races such as the Montane Spine Race, Dragons Back, Highland Fling Race as well as winning The Ice Ultra, Lakeland Trails 55km, Ultra Tour de Monta Rosa. He also has a number of record and FKTs to his name, such as the Pennine Way, South West Traverse, Cape Wrath Trail, Paddy Buckley Round, South West Costal Path. He represented GB at the World Trail Championships. He is also well known environmentalist, even picking up litter and being plastic free on his Pennine Way Record.

Originally on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1A74AwX_Gw

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Currently in the kit testing pipeline we have a quick first look and first thoughts on the super light Montane Podium waterproof jacket and trousers, the OMM Waterproof Skirt, the COROS Apex GPS watch, the body-mapped mesh Camelbak Zephyr, the new Ultimate Direction Race Vest & Belt, and trail shoes the Brooks Divide, Hoka Speedgoat 4, La Sportiva Jackal and 361 Degrees Taroko.

Original YouTube version https://youtu.be/yfZbEavqo1I

Useful resources:

What is Hydrostatic Head?

https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/what-is-hydrostatic-head-i1245

Links to buy

Coros Apex 42mm GPS running watch

UK https://amzn.to/3dUZdv2

USA https://amzn.to/2YnzogI

Coros Apex 46mm GPS running watch

UK https://amzn.to/2AmNqqP

USA https://amzn.to/2AZlvgp

Montane Podium Unisex Pull-On (waterproof smock jacket)

https://www.montane.co.uk/unisex-c314/unisex-podium-pull-on-p911

Montane Podium Unisex Pants (waterproof trousers)

https://www.montane.co.uk/unisex-c314/unisex-podium-pants-p910

OMM Waterproof Kamleika Skirt

https://theomm.com/product/kamleika-skirt-w/

OMM Pace Skort

UK https://amzn.to/30q3K4R

USA https://amzn.to/37gUFfY

Camelbak Ultra Pro Vest 7L

UK https://amzn.to/30tdafH

USA https://amzn.to/30szVk0

Camelbak Zephyr running pack

UK https://amzn.to/3hf0E9F

USA https://amzn.to/2YkOyDt

Ultimate Direction Race Vesta 5.0

https://ultimatedirection.com/race-vesta-5-0/

Ultimate Direction Race Belt 5.0

UK https://amzn.to/2zlP6R1

USA https://amzn.to/2YkcQNH

Hoka Speedgoat 4 trail running shoe

UK https://amzn.to/30sS5SP

USA https://amzn.to/37hXWvz

La Sportiva Jackals trail running shoe

UK https://amzn.to/2AkIwKQ

USA https://amzn.to/3cP1OFz

Brooks Divide trail running shoe

UK https://amzn.to/2ApfPwl

USA https://amzn.to/3f9bzzL

Brooks Adrenaline road running shoe

UK https://amzn.to/37mJaUf

USA https://amzn.to/30t8J4H

361 Degrees Taroko trail running shoe

UK https://amzn.to/3dSysHz

USA https://amzn.to/3haYJTA

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Marcus Brown, Podcaster and community leader.

Marcus Brown is a runner from London, He is a World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher, writer, England Athletics LiRF Coach. He went from a 4:55 to a sub 3 marathon. He is keen to enjoy the running journey and to see what his best looks like.

Marcus is host of a runner’s life podcast, the aim is to share the commonalities that exist between runners of all abilities.

Marcus is cofounder of Black Trail Runner’s, a community and campaigning group. He is committed to increase the inclusion, participation and representation of people of colour to get active in outdoor spaces.

Watch the video of the interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVc5Dn4DL6I&t=72s

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